Live Brave with Dr Margie Warrell

Life is full of stressors - situations that have the potential to trigger a neural highjack and send us into a downward spiral of negative emotions. In this episode, I share the steps from my SOAR approach detailed in Chapter 6 of Stop Playing Safe to rising above those situations that too often pull us down and keep us responding to our challenges more constructively and with greater clarity, cal...

My conversation with Chester Elton, bestselling leadership author explores how you can curb overwhelm, manage anxiety and live more gratefully. It's a conversation rich in laughter and practical strategies you can use to become more of the calm, centered and big-hearted person you aspire to be. More about Chester here   Chester's latest books: Leading with Gratitude and Anxiety at Work Check out m...

We all like to think that our way of viewing the world - and the people, problems and possibilities in it - is the right way. In fact, we all have what's called a 'confirmation bias' that drives us to look for evidence to support our existing beliefs and behaviours and ignore or discount those which contradict them. Yet only when you are willing to say "I don't know" or "I could be wrong" and to a...

The quality of your relationships is determined by the quality of the conversations you have in them. But often the conversations we most need to have are those we least want to have – too uncomfortable, too awkward, too risky. In this episode, I will share with you a few of the strategies I've written about in Chapter 4 of Stop Playing Safe to help you speak up about the issues that pull you down...

In this episode, I interview leadership consultant Dr Tim Clark who shares his four stages framework for building psychological safety and doing the hard things that leaders must do in a very human way. We unpack the 'why' and 'how' of connecting from both heart and head, embracing vulnerability and giving candid feedback. And so much more! More about Tim and his book The 4 Stages of Psychological...

Daniel Gade spent a year in hospital after losing his leg while serving in the US Army in Iraq, yet, he is by no means a victim. Rather he is a passionate advocate for helping wounded warriors to thrive. His life story (which is far from over) holds a powerful lesson on actively choosing how you will show up for life, regardless of the circumstances you find yourself in. In a period of history whe...

None of us are immune to cutting corners, justifying little white lies or taking the more expedient path even when we know, deep down, it's not the right one. Clearly, no one sets out to damage trust yet the little decisions we make every day can undermine the trust we build in our relationships. When people can truly trust you - your character, competence and commitment to doing what is right ove...

Let's face it, if it were easy to accomplish big things, more people would be out there, pushing boundaries and risking failure. But as I discussed with Patrick Leddin, author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge , it's who you decide to be when plans go awry that makes life meaningful and makes the biggest impact on others. From parachuting into trees to running canceled half-marathons and climb...

Have you ever looked back and wished you'd been braver? Of course, you have. It's because we humans are wired for safety; to focus more on what we could lose than on what we could gain - to steer away from short-term risks and toward whatever shores up our sense of security.  But at life's end, most people regret far more the risks they didn't take than those they did. In this podcast, I share som...

Ambassador  Verveer was the first U.S. Ambassador for Global Women's Issues and is the Executive Director of Georgetown University's Institute for Women, Peace and Security. Our conversation began with discussing the urgent action required to address the immediate needs of women and girls in Afghanistan to protect their future. Our conversation then moved on to the importance of building collectiv...

My conversation with Kevin Cashman, 6x author and co-leader of CEO and Executive Development at Korn Ferry was as far-reaching as it was profound, most notably when Kevin shared his near-death experience in 2020. We dived deep into what it means to live 'on purpose' and how you can apply his 3G framework to lead yourself and others through this stormy time anchored to a deep and compelling Why. Li...

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for many of us to step back and reassess our lives; what we are doing with our time and talents each day and why it matters. In Chapter One of Stop Playing Safe , I share my four-part framework for getting 'on purpose' so that you can develop your greatest strengths in a way that is most meaningful to you and makes the highest degree of contribution for ot...

Welcome back to my fourth series of the Live Bravely Podcast. After taking an extended 'leave of absence' I'm excited to be back with this brand new series focused on supporting you to show up in the world as the biggest bravest person you have it within you to be.    I get that some people see the word leader and tune out. If that's you, please don't.   The truth is that every one of us can be a...

As we look forward beyond this pandemic, I enjoyed a deep dive conversation with Dr Phil about its impact on mental health, irrational fear and building the confidence to 'get back to life'. We covered a lot of ground, from removing the stigma around mental illness and the long-term impact of social isolation to how we can help our kids build self-esteem and confidence by better managing our own f...

After years of derailed plans to return to my children in the USA, I am finally moving back to America. Recorded the day before leaving Singapore, I reflect on the power of embracing problems as opportunities to build our muscles for life. If you've had plans derail in 2020 or are feeling weighed down by your own problems – worried about the future and unsure how you'll handle it – this podcast is...

The over-simplification of the Law of Attraction (LOA) has given it a bad rap in recent years. So whether you're a confirmed LOA fan or its biggest cynic, you'll enjoy this conversation with Andrew Kap, the bestselling author of The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need To Read . Episode links: Andrew's book: The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need To Read You've Got This! The Life...

When plans derail and you find yourself in circumstances you'd never have chosen, it's easy to fall into self-pity, fear or blame; feeling like life is working against you. In this podcast, I share news of moving back to the US after years of twists and turns. I encourage you to keep faith that life is working for you, even when you cannot see how; that you will eventually "live into the answers''...

As 2020 has disrupted the normal flow of life, it's also taught us to embrace the uncertain,  the unplanned, and unwanted that life throws at us. But this is easier said than done.  Today's conversation with Dr   Paige   Williams , author of AntiFragile , provides actionable science-backed advice to help you become anti-fragile, including how to get more comfortable with the uncomfortable and why...

Life doesn't happen to you, it happens FOR you. Recorded when I was fresh back from two months overseas, this podcast will inspire you to reframe your biggest challenges so you can turn them into your greatest gifts and growth. For more inspiration and resources, check out: Reset Your Life Compass at www.resetyourlifecompass.com (use the code RESET2020 for 50% off until the end of 2020) Grab a cop...

Turia  Pitt is living proof that with the right mindset, anything is possible. Since suffering severe burns to over 85% of her body during a 100km ultramarathon,  Turia  has gone on to become a bestselling author, two-time Ironman and humanitarian. Enjoy my conversation with  Turia  as we discuss her new book,  Happy and Other Ridiculous Aspirations .    More about Turia at turiapitt.com  

Every attribute we admire in others also lives in us. The good news is that who you  decide to be is entirely within your control. Confidence, courage, optimism, gratitude… these are all muscles you can strengthen with practice. So, in times when it's easy to let problems define us, it's vital to be deliberate in defining ourselves; identifying the power virtues of the person we want to be and the...

Taking 100% responsibility for the energy you let in and the energy you put out is always important. But, in the midst of challenging times, when we are feeling fragile, we have to be even more vigilant about the energy we let into our emotional space. More at margiewarrell.com

My illuminating conversation with Bronnie Ware, a former palliative care nurse who wrote The Five Regrets of the Dying, will help you reframe your challenges and look at your life through a larger lens, helping you to find the courage to step beyond the fears that keep you from living the life you truly want, and not the one others expect of you. More about Bronnie Ware at bronnieware.com  

In the midst of difficulty, we often want to 'mask up' or pull back from the people around us. Yet research shows that people who have strong social support not only bounce back faster from difficult times but are also strengthened by the strength of their relationships. In this podcast, I share why reaching out and asking for help is not a sign of weakness but a sign of courage.

We are wired for certainty so when life is uncertain, it's innately uncomfortable and can easily trigger anxiety. Recorded on the eve of flying across the world amid COVID-19, I reflect on the importance of embracing uncertainty in the midst of an already uncertain time.